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Big appetite for M&A between European and US food and drink companies

Big appetite for M&A between European and US food and drink companies

3 Dec 2025

Persistent tariffs on EU food and beverage exports have helped drive record levels of M&A activity between European and US companies this year, according to analysis by ING.

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Non-UPF Program extends certification scheme to entire food industry

Non-UPF Program extends certification scheme to entire food industry

30 Nov 2025

The Non-UPF Program has extended its certification scheme to the wider food sector, championing a move towards healthier consumption habits.

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NMN: An on-trend ‘fountain of youth’ ingredient for anti-ageing products

NMN: An on-trend ‘fountain of youth’ ingredient for anti-ageing products

24 Oct 2025

Dubbed an “on-trend fountain of youth ingredient” by Mintel, NMN is booming in anti-ageing ingestible products in Asia – but regulatory roadblocks are thwarting NPD efforts elsewhere, say experts.

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Food security-insecurity gap grows, hitting vulnerable regions hardest

Food security-insecurity gap grows, hitting vulnerable regions hardest

16 Oct 2025

While food security has increased in most countries, the world’s most vulnerable nations’ struggles continue and intensify, a USDA analysis reveals.

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Change at the top for Nestlé as it welcomes new leadership roles

Change at the top for Nestlé as it welcomes new leadership roles

7 Oct 2025

Nestlé has welcomed two new CEOs and a new chairman to its board of directors, marking a period of change at the top for the global company.

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US beverage industry hails growth in packaging investment

US beverage industry hails growth in packaging investment

6 Oct 2025

The US drinks industry is forecasting a period of investment in packaging machinery as companies expand, introduce new lines, and change materials to meet client demand.

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A ‘battlefield for innovation’: US dinner trends for 2026

A ‘battlefield for innovation’: US dinner trends for 2026

1 Oct 2025

New technologies and global influences are changing what US consumers eat for dinner and how, creating “a fierce battlefield for innovation”, says Mintel.

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Walmart Marketplace’s record growth prompts search for UK sellers

Walmart Marketplace’s record growth prompts search for UK sellers

26 Sep 2025

Walmart’s third-party e-commerce platform, Marketplace, has witnessed extraordinary growth – but a need for more product diversity has prompted the retailer to recruit UK sellers.

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US food programme cuts squeeze budgets tighter

US food programme cuts squeeze budgets tighter

23 Sep 2025

The Trump administration’s cuts to the SNAP programme will disproportionately harm children, older adults, people with disabilities, and working families, experts estimate.

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Can online shopping incentives bolster food security?

Can online shopping incentives bolster food security?

18 Sep 2025

Digital programmes providing financial support for consumers on low incomes can increase healthy food purchases and strengthen food security, according to US researchers.

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Widespread confusion among US consumers around food insecurity

Widespread confusion among US consumers around food insecurity

10 Sep 2025

A US consumer survey indicates that widespread confusion exists around the term “food insecurity”.

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Alcohol consumption in the US hits a record low as health concerns rise

Alcohol consumption in the US hits a record low as health concerns rise

3 Sep 2025

Alcohol use among US adults has reached its lowest point in nearly nine decades, with growing health concerns and alternative beverage options driving a shift in drinking habits.

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